The room was pretty dark when Hera woke up, except for the flickering light from the peat and coal burning in the hearth. The fresh scent of rain filled the air, and she loved how a good summer storm could boost her mood. Those storms were a rare treat in Southern Fabrice. With her eyes still closed, she took her time waking up, cozying up under a pile of blankets in her soft, inviting bed.When she finally opened her eyes, she noticed the nightgown covering her arms. Normally, she just wore a t-shirt to bed, so it felt strange to have sleeves all the way down to her wrists. Hera lifted her arm, confused by the fabric. “Well, that’s odd,” she thought as she closed her eyes again, “it’s been a weird few days.”Suddenly, memories of the last few days rushed back to her, and she shot up in bed, scanning the room. The walls were made of stone, the kind you’d expect on the outside of a house, not inside. The fireplace across the room barely radiated any warmth, and the air was thick with
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